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All Star Comics (1940-1978) 56 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch and tear seal. Cover glued to first wrap. Interior tape.

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The Justice Society of America fight robots in the year 3000 A.D. in "The Day the World Ended." Script by John Broome, pencils by Frank Giacoia (chapters 1, 3, and 4) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), inks by Giacoia (chapters 1, 3 and 4) and Bernard Sachs (chapter 2). Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "The Girl From Aquaterra." Two-page article, "How Far is Far Away?" Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Mysteries (Canadian 1949 Bell Features) 35 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Canadian Edition. TYPO: Canadian Editions are published by Bell Feature not Timely Comics.

Label #4356104004

Canadian Reprint Series. Reprints Cover from Amazing Mysteries (1949) #32.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 104 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "The Space Dragon"; "The Hypnotic Trap" with story by Otto Binder; "The Missing Atom" with story by Otto Binder; and "Mr. Tawny's Masquerade" with story by Otto Binder (Tawky Tawny appearance). Plus: Captain Kid in "The Lumbering Tale"! And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Robinson Crusoe of Space" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 114 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover detached. Multiple lateral spine tears. Heavy tape along cover interior and spine.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel fights the Ogre in the world's funniest wrestling match in "The World's Worst Villain" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Captain Marvel also stars in: "The Magnetic Menace" with story by Otto Binder; "The Curse of the Endless Wishes" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; and "The Apes Who Could Make Fire" with story by Otto Binder. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Painter's Problem" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "The Crime Scene" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Classics Illustrated (Australian 1949-1953 Ayers & James) 42 VG- 3.5 (R)

Trimmed

RESTORATION. Trimmed.

Issue 42 - Australian Edition. Circa early to mid 1950's. Reprints "Wuthering Heights" in abridged form with new cover art. 6.5 x 8.5, color covers with b&w interior, 24 pages-all newsprint.

Crime Patrol (1948 EC) 15 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Piece out of page 3, slightly affects art.

Label #2019188021

Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Al Feldstein, John Alton, Fred Peters and Johnny Craig. E.C.'s Pre-Trend crime title begins its transformation into a New Trend horror title, featuring the 1st appearance of The Crypt Keeper. Mrs. Stonely's death seems a mere accident, and her husband's affair with a secretary only a coincidence, but one cop isn't convinced. Rising boxer Johnny Sparr becomes the "Guardian of the Little Guy" after his father is killed by the Mob. Corrupt businessmen murder their partner, or so they think, but when they check again the grave is empty. This is the tale that debuted the Crypt-Keeper and EC's legendary horror comics. Murder Writes a Policy; Case Number 318: Murder: The Swindle by Flame; Double-Exposure; Johnny Sparr: Guardian of the Little Guy; Coincidence; Return from the Grave. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Patrol (1948 EC) 16 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Tape on interior cover.

Label #0321622008

Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Al Feldstein, John Alton, Fred Peters and Johnny Craig. E.C.'s Pre-Trend crime title continues its transformation into a New Trend horror title, with less "crime" and more carnage. A man with catalepsy is mistaken for dead and sent to be cremated, unless his wife can find him in time. A murderous Egyptologist tries to kill a rival by sealing him in a tomb, but telltale facial scratches give him away. A reporter receives a foot transplant from a mad doctor, but the feet seek revenge for the murder of their previous owner, and take the reporter with them. Plus the second appearance of The Crypt Keeper. The Corpse in the Crematorium; Trapped in the Tomb; A Bottle of Murder; The Graveyard Feet; Voodoo Vendetta; The Spectre in the Castle. Final issue under this title; series continues as Crypt of Terror (1950) #17. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crimes by Women (1948) 14 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #1230570001

Bondage cover. Fox Feature Syndicate creates a pre-Code title guaranteed to provide lurid covers and art, as women both historical and fictional commit murder and other heinous acts. Heroin dealer Annie French raises her son to be her murderous partner in crime, but when the law closes in, it's her or him; Con woman Lina Vanishyn has access to a drug that makes her victims agree to whatever she suggests; Queeny Ames lures unsuspecting soldiers to be beaten and robbed by her gang, but is undone by her desire for fame. Terrific cover by an unknown artist. Shoe Box Annie French and the Vanishing Corpses; Facts About Crime; Female of Fraud!; Mr. Blackburn Should Have Known Better; The Queen of the Killers!; Racketeers' Revenge. 32 pages, Full Color. In order of appearance: "'Shoe Box' Annie French and the Vanishing Corpses" reprinted in Vixens, Vamps and Vipers SC (2014 EA Press) Lost Villainesses of Golden Age Comics #1-1ST; "Facts About Crime" reprinted in Startling Terror Tales (1953-54 2nd Series) #8 and Ms. Trees 1950s Three Dimensional Crime (1987) #1; "Female of Fraud!" retitled and reprinted as "Wicked Cheat..." in Shocking Mystery Cases (1952) #56; "The Queen of the Killers!" retitled and reprinted as "Bloodthirsty..." in All Famous Police Cases (1952-54) #14; and "Racketeers' Revenge, The Racket King" reprinted from Famous Crimes (1948) #6 and retitled and reprinted as "Killers' Revenge" in All Famous Police Cases (1952-54) #12. "Mr. Blackburn Should Have Known Better." text story reprinted from Famous Crimes (1948) #8 and retitled and reprinted as "Trial and Execution." in Startling Terror Tales (1952-53 1st Series) #12 and Shocking Mystery Cases (1952) #55. Cover price $0.10.

Crypt of Terror (1950) 19 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0250556004

Cover art by Johnny Craig. Ghost Ship, script and art by Al Feldstein; A man and his wife are flying in a small plane when a thick fog arises and they are forced to put down at sea; Using a lifeboat for a couple of days they come across a rotted ship. The Hungry Grave, script by Gardner Fox, art by Graham Ingels; A woman hates her husband so she gives him small doses of arsenic trying to work up her nerve to finish him off, but all she succeeds in doing is allowing him to develop a tolerance to the stuff. Cave Man, script and art by Johnny Craig; A man thaws out after 200,000 years in ice and attacks his exhibitors. Zombie!, script and art by Johnny Craig. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Dale Evans Comics (1948-1952 DC) 9 GD+ 2.5

Dale Evans stars in "The Ship of the Desert," "On the Merry-Go-Round," and "The Money Tree!" Sierra Smith Western Detective stars in "The Case of the Haunted Horse!" (art by Alex Toth). Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Give Your Town a Present!" Photo cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Exciting Romances (1949) 2 GD 2.0

2" Spine split from bottom. Water damage. Interior soiling.

Stories and art by Bernard Baily and Elaine Morrison. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Connie refuses to sell her dads general store, preferring security to risk, and shes equally cautious about Dicks chances to play baseball in the major leagues. Farm girl Marion heads for the city at the first opportunity, keeping her background a secret, and paints the town with Lyle, but Lyle has a secret of his own. Talented photographer Ruth dreams of being a professional, but then she meets fellow photog Wade, who wants her to be his model. A Home for My Heart; Moment of Regret; But Love Came Along; No Faith in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 262 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seal.

Indicia title is "RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY, No. 262." Vitamin Water; Mr. Diggs has the Raggedys mix some vitamins in a pool of water, creating "vitamin water" that causes plants to grow and makes people energetic. The Cloudburst; The Raggedys prevent Grinny Bear and Snoopwiggy from taking Sunny Bunny's kite; To get revenge, the villains start a fire that threatens the Raggedys' doll house home. The Bow and Arrow Hunters; The Snoopwiggy and Grinny Bear are shooting arrows at everyone in the forest. The Raggedy Snake in Loonie Land; When Bertram Bear threatens to ruin the Raggedys' picnic with Mummy and Sunny Bunny, the Raggedys make a fake snakeskin to scare him away. The Pumpkin Patch Pies; Mr. and Mrs. Meadow-Mole are living in a pumpkin in Mr. Digg's pumpkin patch and are selling pumpkin pies. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 272 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4137723003

Indicia title is "Walt Disney's CINDERELLA, No. 272." Cover art by Dan Gormley. Inside front cover and inside back cover; Ten stills from the movie, printed in monochrome bluish-black ink, with a line of text underneath. Cinderella, script by Chase Craig, art by Dan Gormley; Cinderella, after being tormented by her evil stepmother and step-sisters, gets to go to the Prince's ball with the help of her Fairy Godmother; Adapted from the 1950 Disney animated movie "Cinderella." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

John Wayne Adventure Comics (1949-1955 Toby Press) 2 VG- 3.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming detached at one staple.

John Wayne photo cover. The Battle of the Giants starring Wayne, pencils by Gil Kane; boxer Gib Horns will take on all comers; hell pay $100 a round to anybody who stays three rounds with him. Horses of the Old West. The Vanishing Stagecoach. A Man Called Bat text story by Ern Stanley. Draw!, art by Frank Frazetta (two pages). The Blue Lightnin' Twins starring Wayne. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Lucky Star (1950) 2 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Missing back cover.

Stories and art by Jack Davis and others. Cover by Jack Davis. Lucky Star roams the Old West, battling outlaws and owlhoots with his sidearm and his rope. Lucky and his sidekicks stumble on a violent dispute between Slim Horton and other outlaws over a gold stash. Renegade Natives fake Lucky's kidnapping to lead a regiment of soldiers into a trap. A mysterious masked rider terrorizes the Drews to try to force them off their land. Featuring art and cover by future EC legend Jack Davis. Lost Treasure; Thunder: Special Delivery; Indian Ambush; Uncle Sam; Poncho's Siesta; Final Warning; Skin Game. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 98 GD/VG 3.0

Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernie Krigstein, Ed Winiarski, Bill Everett and unknown. The strangest stories ever told! In this issue: "A Man Named Satan" with art by Bernie Krigstein - Emilio's sculptures don't sell. Frustrated, he calls to Satan for help and his next sculpture, a demon, comes to life. Plus: "The Black Cat" - Farnum is cruel to Charles. When Satan crosses their path, Farnum learns Charles is superstitious and thinks black cats are harbingers of death. Farnum brings the cat home to torment Charles, but Charles eventually seals up Farnum and Satan within Farnum's vault. Also: "I Saw To-morrow" with art by Ed Winiarski - Bal meets an inventor whose crystal ball accurately depicts the future. And: "Juggernaut" with art by Bill Everett - Ages ago, Xoldis creates a device which can alter gravitation. Issue also includes 2-page text story "Tight Spot," reprinted from Lawbreakers Always Lose! (1948 Marvel) #7. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 39 #1 VG+ 4.5

Vol. 39, No. 1 - June 1950. 8.5" x 10.75", 110 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Monte Hale Western (1948 Fawcett/Charlton) 44 GD+ 2.5

Cover photo of Monte Hale and Gabby Hayes. Carnation Malted strip ad featuring Rocky Lane. Overland to Oregon, art by Edmond Good; Struggling pioneers on the Overland Route to Oregon. Wolverine's Trail text story featuring Gray Hawk. Put More Opportunity in Your Future...; Captain Marvel talks U.S. Savings Bonds with some patriotic kids. The Orphan's Return!, art by Carl Pfeufer; Ken Scott traveled across the country to find out who killed his father, and to avenge his death. The Man From Texas; The rooting, tooting gun-toter, Tex Brodie from Texas helps Monte catch the Crothers Gang. Comix Cards of Ozzie and Babs. Wildroot Cream Oil ad with Sam Spade. Gabby Hayes Carries the Mail!, art by Leonard Frank; Gabby is going to deliver an important message to the Governor. Monte Hale Battles the Buzzard, art by Edmond Good; Man-sized birds in the shape of buzzards appears over Bighorn Valley. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mr. District Attorney (1948 DC) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Howard Purcell and Sheldon Moldoff. Stories by Ed Herron, Phil Evans and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Charles Paris, Dan Barry and unknown. Brand-new adventures of radio's No. 1 hit! Mr. District Attorney in: "The Execution of Caesar Larsen!" by Ed Herron, Howard Purcell and Charles Paris; "The False Rumor Factory!" by Phil Evans, Purcell and Paris; and "Where Is Marvyn Moon?" by Herron, Purcell and Paris. Also in this issue: A Police at Work Feature "Missing Persons Cop" by Phil Evans and Dan Barry; A Casebook Mystery "The Tell-Tale Frost!"; The Crime File 2-page text article; and "The Oldest" 1-pager. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Red Ryder Comics (1940-1955 Hawley/Dell) 79 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3829091003

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Red Ryder Comics (1940-1955 Hawley/Dell) 83 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #3829091002

Sabu the Elephant Boy (1950) 30 VG 4.0

Art by Wally Wood. Adventure comics starring Sabu, the young Indian star of Thief of Bagdad and the 1937 British film Elephant Boy. Numbering continues from My Secret Story (1949) #29. Sometimes listed as Sabu the Elephant Boy #1. Sabu encounters the beautiful but deadly queen of the tigers, in a story with early art by Wally Wood; The twin princesses of Ballah are overthrown and destined for slavery, until Sabu enters the picture; Sabu battles an ancient race of were-leopards, in a story with art by EC legend Wally Wood. The Tiger Queen; The Slave Princesses; Chee-Chee The Chimpanzee; The Macaw And The Skeleton; Kraal Of The Leopard Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sheena Queen of the Jungle (1942 Fiction House) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4660401016

Art by Robert Webb. Cover by Joe Doolin. Adventures of the fearless jungle warrior Sheena, one of the earliest female heroes with her own title. The lion-worshipping Zambuli cult returns to plague Sheena and the neighboring tribes; A plundering rogue tricks Sheena into helping him; A mysterious new tribal leader appears just as the tribes are gathering to defend themselves against raiders. Death-Trap of the Lion Men; Gorilla God; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales from the Crypt (1950 E.C. Comics) 20 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0357818011

First issue of the series (continues from The Crypt of Terror). Cover by Johnny Craig. "The Thing From the Sea," script and art by Al Feldstein; During a sea voyage a passenger discovers that stateroom 13 has the reputation of being haunted. "A Fatal Caper," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen; Teenagers remove a body from a casket in order to dress as a mystically-summoned monster and place one of their own inside as a prank; the undertaker is unaware of this and buries the body. "Backfire" text story. "Rx...Death," script by Al Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; A sister worries that her brother is under too much stress and so asks a doctor to write a prescription for some medicine. "Impending Doom," script by Al Feldstein, art by Johnny Craig; An artist draws a frightened face with a circle around it; Thinking it odd, he goes for a walk encountering a grave-stone cutter who looks like the picture he drew carving a tombstone with his name on it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tom Mix Western (1948 Fawcett) 26 FR 1.0

7.25" Cumulative spine split.

Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. Tom has strange experiences in a mysterious inn, such as finding a man in a cage who later disappears, and can find no one who believes him. Tom Mix has met some low-down owlhoots in his time, but Grubber's gimmick is robbing old people. Tom and his posse track Barkley Snear's gang to an old cabin, and a standoff follows. The Mysterious Inn; Tumbleweed, Jr.: The Marble King; Gamblers Warning; The Enemy of the Old; Cowboy Cal; Roundup Time with Tom Mix; The Dangerous Escape; Doodley the Dude; Saddlehead. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.